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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.35, 1,529.37 and 636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.35, 1,529.37 and 636.22 is: 877.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.35 : 1,529.37 = 636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.35/1,529.37 = 636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.35x = 1,529.37 × 636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.35x = 973,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,015.78/1,108.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.90

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